January

8 Return to school
8 Apprenticeship Application Support in Lab D
9 SAIT Info Booth at noon in the Learning Commons
16 University of Calgary Info Booth at noon in the Learning Commons
17 Apprenticeship Application Support at noon in Lab D
18 Bow Valley College Info Booth at noon in the Learning Commons
18 Indigenous Recruitment Fair at noon

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Wishing all of our families a healthy and happy winter break. We return to school on Monday, January 8. We held a virtual assembly last week to share important information about the final exams in January. If you missed this session, please find the link here to a recording of the assembly: https://youtu.be/OMDJO-s84YE

Exam Schedule

Our exam schedule can be found on our website and linked here: https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/drepscarlett/teaching-learning/exams-graduation/exam-schedule/pages/default.aspx

Helping Hampers

A huge thank you to our students and families for contributing to the Helping Hampers this school year. We were so excited by the support of our families and the leadership of our students. The TOTAL $ RAISED FOR HELPING HAMPERS……DRUM ROLL, PLEASE….$4303! Wow! Go Lancers. This will go to support families in our school community this year. The winner of the class pizza party – DRUM ROLL #2.......MR. MICHAUD!! Mr. Michaud’s class had pizza on Thursday this last week. Thank you everyone!

Football News

Holton M and Omar E both made the South Alberta Senior Bowl team, Holten as a running back and Omar as a defensive back. The senior bowl is the annual grade 12 all star game. Players from all over the province try out and Omar and Holten are two of the best!! These guys have lived and breathed football the past three years, going to camps, weight training, speed and agility training and are two exemplary players. Please join us in congratulating these two fine young men! Congratulations!

Schulich Leader Scholarship

Grade 12 students – if you are wishing to be our school nominee for the Schulich Leader Scholarship, please have your information ready for January 8th. The eligibility criteria and information details are in the 23-24 Scholarship and Post Secondary Information course in D2L. The deadline to get information into Ms. Nish is January 8th at 1:00 p.m. Please email the information to junishimura@cbe.ab.ca

Textbook Returns

Please be sure to return your textbooks before or after your scheduled exam. Textbooks must be returned directly to Ms Popp or Ms Miller in the Learning Commons.

Scarlett Robotics

Last weekend our two teams competed at Springbank Community High School for the League Tournament. Congratulations to Mr. Michaud for taking home the Compass Award for Best FTC mentor! Also, a well-deserved shout out to team 20718 for being the 1st runner up for the Motivate Award and being selected as a final playoff alliance. Lastly, congratulations and thank you to our October and November members of the Month for all your dedication and enthusiasm to Scarlett Robotics!

We have another tournament on February 10 or 11, at which we will be vying for a spot at the provincial championship in Red Deer in March.

Math News

Our students have been competing in mathematics and we are very proud to share that Ryan(Ruiyang) Y ranked first in the Alberta High School Math competition. Parth S ranked first in the Calgary Zone, and the team of Ryan Y, Parth S and James T placed first as the top team of Alberta! We outperformed Western, Churchill, Wisewood, and the private/charter schools!! Go Lancers!! You make us proud.

Music News

Best wishes to all for a restful and relaxing break. All music classes will resume as normal, first thing Monday, Jan 8. Best of the season to you and yours.

Last Call for Grad Photos

For those who missed the grad photo session at the school, Lifetouch has Studio days at their Calgary office. Currently open from December 8 till January 5.Please use the link below to book your grad photo session.
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=5556Athletics

Student ID Card

Do you have a student ID card? A student ID card is required to sign out textbooks and class novels. If you do not have a government issued ID card, you will be required to have a student ID card to write diploma exams. Please see Mrs. Miller in the Learning Commons to have your student ID printed. Lost your card? See Ms. Popp in the business office for a $5 replacement.

2023-2024 Yearbooks On Sale Now

This year’s book can be purchased at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09700519 for $50. Copies are limited, so don’t miss out on this perfect keepsake!

Career Counselling

Grade 10-12 students who would like to meet with Ms. White (Career Counsellor) to discuss their post-secondary/career plans are welcome to schedule an appointment by coming to the Learning Commons or emailing mmwhite@cbe.ab.ca.

STEM Fellowship – University of Calgary High School Research Internships

STEM Fellowship is a national, non-profit, student-run organization that uses mentorship and experiential learning to connect and empower young innovators interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

This program will take place over five days during the CBE spring break (March 25th – March 29th, 2024) and will enable students to engage in STEM activities including faculty presentations, lab tours, learning various modes of software, observing data collection, one-on-one time with researchers, and more. Students will be mentored by university professors and graduate students and will be involved in exploring the STEM field they are matched with throughout the week. Please note that there is no cost associated with participating in the program.

This year’s application, participating labs, applicant handbook, and 2023 testimonials can be found here.

Please note that it is imperative that all students read the 2024 Applicant Handbook in its entirety prior to beginning the application process.

Our program is open to all grade 11 and 12 students, but we particularly target students from communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. Our definition of underrepresented will be based on self-identification and may include indigenous, refugee or economically disadvantaged youth. Applications will close on January 12, 2024.

U of A Getaway

Now accepting applications for 20 lucky students to spend a weekend away at the University of Alberta.

Their adventure will include transportation reimbursement, accommodations, meals and a jam-packed schedule of events. They will stay in residence, visit state-of-the-art facilities, uncover hidden gems on campus and experience U of A student life first-hand. We’ll also take them around our city, including our breathtaking river valley and iconic West Edmonton Mall. Click here for more information.

Who: 20 Grade 11 Students From Across Canada
What: U of A Getaway
When: May 24 - 26, 2024
Where: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
The application deadline is January 31, 2024.

Women in Engineering – University of Calgary – February 22, 2024

Join the University of Calgary for a FREE annual event designed to introduce Grade 10 and 11 girls and non-binary youth to the exciting world of engineering! Please note, Grade 12s may come if space permits.

Not only can students find out more about the diverse array of engineering disciplines they can choose from, they get a "day-in-the-life" experience of what studying engineering with us would be like.

This fun and engaging day includes:

• Interactive Engineering Demos
• Engineering Design Challenge
• Department Fair
• Keynote Speaker
• Free lunch

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Location: Schulich School of Engineering, ENC 70
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., registration opens at 8 a.m.
Please email Ms. White if you are interested - mmwhite@cbe.ab.ca

Youth Employability & Skills Strategy (YESS)

Are you an immigrant youth looking for a job or to grow your skills?

The YESS Program can support you in building skills for successful employment and career development. This program allows youth to navigate occupations, strengthen job search strategies, enhance soft skills, build networking and connect with certified training institutions. One-on-one coaching and other services will be provided to help youth achieve and maintain employment. Email aruay@cbfy.ca for more information.

Skilled Trades Internships & Apprenticeships

CAREERS supports skilled trades internships by recruiting employers who can provide quality hands-on experience in building, industrial, metal, piping, electrical, service, and motor-related trades. These employers range from small service businesses to global companies in sectors such as forestry, energy, fabrication, construction, and agriculture. CAREERS then works with high school off-campus coordinators, matching suitable students to available employers.

Students can explore over 50 skilled trades and may also be eligible to begin their apprenticeship training through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).

Workplace Safety Certifications

The following online safety courses are available to all students wishing to acquire workplace safety certifications for their resume and earn high school credits. HCS 3000 is a prerequisite to many off campus programs such as Work Experience, the Registered Apprenticeship Program, and some of the dual credit and exploratory programs offered through Unique Pathways. These courses can also be taken as stand-alone courses that provide 30 level credits. Each course is worth 1 credit and takes on average 4 to 7 hours to complete. Please note that you must complete HCS3000 to receive credits for the HCS3010 and AGR3000. If you wish to take HCS3000 and either of the HCS3010 and AGR3000 courses, please follow the steps below to register and complete the courses. This website can be accessed at school or at home which allows you to complete the course when you have time.

1. Go to https://safegen.ca/ and click on the “Login” button in the top right corner.
2. Choose “Enter Code” and enter the course code from one of the three options below:

Course	Code	High School Credit
Workplace Safety Systems (HCS3000)	207001137	1 CTS credit (30 level)
Workplace Safety Practices (HCS3010)	205950545	1 CTS credit (30 level)
Agricultural Safety (AGR 3000)	206153115	1 CTS credit (30 level)

1. Follow the instructions to create your account. Please complete all information fields including proper spelling of first and last name and your CBE student ID number.
2. Start the Online course under the Training Tab.
3. If you would like to pause the course and come back to it later, save your course and log out. When you log back in, just click on the “Resume” button for the course again under the “Training” tab.
4. If you would like to add another course to earn more credits, click on the “Add Course” button and enter in the new course code from Step 2.
5. Once you have completed the units, the “Finish Course” button will appear. Select the “Finish Course” button and the “Final Exam” button will appear.
6. When you are ready, click on the “Final Exam” button to complete the final test. Please note that once you begin the exam, you must complete it in one sitting and cannot pause it.
7. A “Course Complete” screen will appear after the final exam is completed. Send Ms. White an email at mmwhite@cbe.ab.ca to let her know you have finished the course.

Youth Employment Centre

For students who are looking for employment, the holiday break would be a great opportunity to visit The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC). They provide free, in-person drop-in employment services. They offer resume targeting, job search strategies, interview preparation, career planning, connections to employers who are hiring, and more.

Location: Alberta Trade Centre, 2nd floor, 315 10 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0W2
Drop-in hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays)
Phone: 403-268-2490

Enjoy the holidays!

Sincerely,
Carma Cornea
Principal